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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.32, 2,968.65 and 1,207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.32, 2,968.65 and 1,207.15 is: 1,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.32 : 2,968.65 = 1,207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.32/2,968.65 = 1,207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.32x = 2,968.65 × 1,207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.32x = 3,583,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,598.43/2,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.77

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